US-Israel war on Iran enters Day 18: UAE responds to fresh wave of missile, drone threats, Air traffic operations return to normal, latest updates
Follow live updates below of the US-Israel war on Iran as it enters Day 18
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UAE Ministry of Interior issues all-clear, notifies public to resume normal activities -
Qatar’s armed forces intercept fresh missile attack targeting the country -
Qatar intercepts 13 missiles and all drones; one ballistic missile lands in uninhabited area -
Fire breaks out at Fujairah Oil Industry Zone following drone strike -
Fire at Abu Dhabi’s Shah Field contained after drone strike, operations suspended -
UAE airspace returns to normal after temporary partial closure -
UAE Ministry of Interior urges public to seek shelter as air defences handle missile threat -
UAE Ministry of Interior issues emergency alert to residents -
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Live Updates
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UAE Ministry of Interior issues all-clear, notifies public to resume normal activities
The UAE Ministry of Interior has issued a public safety alert confirming that the situation is currently safe.
Residents are advised that they may resume their normal daily activities while remaining cautious, taking necessary precautions, and continuing to follow official instructions.
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Qatar’s armed forces intercept fresh missile attack targeting the country
Qatar’s Ministry of Defence has announced that its armed forces have intercepted another missile attack directed at the State of Qatar.
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Qatar intercepts 13 missiles and all drones; one ballistic missile lands in uninhabited area
Qatar’s Ministry of Defence has announced that the country was targeted by 14 Iranian ballistic missiles and several drones.
The Qatari Armed Forces successfully intercepted 13 of the ballistic missiles and all drones, while one missile landed in an uninhabited area causing no casualties or damage.
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Fire breaks out at Fujairah Oil Industry Zone following drone strike
Fujairah authorities have confirmed that a fire erupted at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ) after it was targeted by a drone.
Civil defence teams were immediately deployed and are continuing their efforts to bring the blaze under control. No injuries have been reported.
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Fire at Abu Dhabi’s Shah Field contained after drone strike, operations suspended
Abu Dhabi authorities have confirmed that specialised teams successfully contained and extinguished a fire at a facility in the Shah Field following a drone attack.
No injuries were reported. Operations at the site have been temporarily suspended pending a full assessment of the situation and the implementation of necessary measures.
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UAE airspace returns to normal after temporary partial closure
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has announced that air navigation has returned to normal across UAE airspace following the stabilisation of the regional security situation and the lifting of temporary precautionary measures.
The decision was taken after a comprehensive assessment of operational and security conditions, in coordination with relevant authorities, with continuous real-time monitoring remaining in place.
The resumption follows an earlier temporary and partial closure of UAE airspace that had been implemented as an exceptional precautionary measure to ensure the safety of flights and crew amid rapidly evolving regional security developments.
The GCAA urged the public to continue obtaining information from official sources and thanked passengers and airlines for their cooperation throughout the disruption.
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UAE Ministry of Interior urges public to seek shelter as air defences handle missile threat
The UAE Ministry of Interior has announced that air defence systems are currently responding to a missile threat. The public is urged to remain in a safe place and follow warnings and updates through official channels.
The UAE Ministry of Defence has also confirmed that air defence systems are currently responding to incoming missile and drone attacks from Iran.
The Ministry clarified that sounds heard across various parts of the country are the result of air defence systems intercepting ballistic missiles and drones. The public is urged to adhere to all safety and security instructions issued by the relevant authorities.
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UAE Ministry of Interior issues emergency alert to residents
Screenshot The UAE Ministry of Interior has issued an emergency alert warning residents of a potential missile threat, directing everyone to immediately take shelter in the nearest secure building, move away from windows, doors, and open areas, and await further official instructions.
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